Village News and Bereavement Report From Stuart Town
A condensed village item notes a sensational cricket over by Codner's Flat with Tomy runs, four sixes and four fours, aiding Conyers in a victory over Stuart Town. It also records the death of Mrs. Hert Devenish and a funeral in Wellington, followed by tributes to her church work. Updates from Orange, the Colborne Shire Council, and a Christmas-Yule effort mention sickness, hospital care, and the Christine Tree fundraiser, plus a Saturday wedding of Thelton Bracken and Lassie Hyde in Georie with reception at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Fashion
Codner
Pat
Sturt
Dong
Jay Codner
Tomy
Rob
Conyers
Pehioh
Mountingord Eam
Stuart Town
Day Village
Distriot
Hert Devenish
Wellington
Lakun
Royal Cemetery
Slaters
Jack Bourke
Hietwite
Eileen
Orange
Times
Mre
E. Careney
Grelinie
Win
Geuriy Comary
Father Fornoran
Dubbo
Cagney
Colborn Shire
Christine
N. Martin
J. Payne
Georie
Thelton Bracken
Lassie Hyde
Atiny Blarforte Hyde
Claude Baden
J. Bird
Marjorie Kyde
Corcoran
Mas. J. Payne
Wongarbon Euchre Party and Dance Brings Community Notice
Local residents held a successful Saturday night euchre and dance at Mr Hills residence to raise funds for cemetery fencing. Mrs Love and other locals attended. the event featured a keenly contested game won by Miss Coplin and Mr Holmen, with W Braithwaite providing music. Names mentioned include Mr Hills, Mr Birchall, and Mrs Cansley with health notes about local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Sydney
Margaret
Dubbo Hoxpitsl
G. Stephuns
Stork
Douglas Moore
Alan Littleohps
A. Cansley
Dubbo
Westells
Wongarbon
Hy Hills
Muie Fonds
Menars C
Birchall
W. Oa
W. Causley
Miss Coplei
J Holmen
Cy Birchall
Indies
W. Braithwaite
Burrendong News Sparks After Sudden Death and Local Events
Residents of Burrendong recount shock at the sudden death of Mrs. B Devenish, a noted musician respected for charity work. The community also notes confirmations at Etrd Novamher by Richoy Wylde, the Jefferys welcomed more children, and Christmas break approaches as weather turns stormy with brief heavy rain lasting about twenty minutes.
Arthurville Weather Delays Harvest and Local News
The unsettled weather hinders harvesting and raises wage costs while rain has reduced wheat yields. Nestled notes report Neil Froyley recovering in Wellington private hospital. The annual Arthurville Xmas Tree event at the school hall featured sports and a dance after tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Froyley
Neil
Ax Wellington
Arthurvile School
Howden
Vikoro Club
Mush
Louise
Barelett
Arthurville
Fragmentary note on river traffic and car events
A garbled OCR fragment mentions water, creeks, a riverbank, and vehicles including motor cars. The text references people or names ambiguously and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to form a coherent summary.
Rain and Fire Weather Affecting Local Agriculture
For weeks arveating conditions worsened by fire weather then rain. Wheat in the area remains largely safe due to timing of rainfall, though overall prospects vary. Local cricket and vigora crowds grew busy after a quiet Sunday. a planned Town match was postponed due to Mrs Bert Devenish’s death, prompting community condolences. Many residents plan holidays, with destinations including Canberra New South Wales and Lydi. Wool prices held firm with Oakey Creek clips reaching 24 per pound, and Mr Thomas Lee plans irrigation efforts to support future needs while Charlie anticipates supplying Christmas needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litle
Gruat
Bert Devenish
Larim Devenish
Jon
Ax Bor
Sanberra
Lydi
Oakey Creek
Thos
Lee
C. Stern
Charlie
Doherty joins community welcome after hospital stay
Mrs. T Doherty of Woodlands returned home from Wie Gulgong Hospital after weeks of illness though not fully recovered she attended a social evening celebrated her majority by Allen Cooney, with congratulations from Mr and Mrs Ken Sheridan. Local cricket results show Goolma beating Orange lads by 20 runs at Gollan feet. top scorers Whale and Cunningham. Bundey to play St Mary's in Madure. Goolma backs Yarrotin indy on the Toeul wicket. The Coolma district sale prices rise with Medcalf priced goods. Saunders notes town prices up to 2d for hin clin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Doherty
Woodlands
Wie Gulgong
Allen Cooney
Ken Sheridan
Lyain
Jack
Vince Ryan
oflOrange
A.B. Rya
Sonia Murphy
Wellington
Gollan
Whale
ML. Cunningham
Goolma
Bundey
Goolms
Snema
Madure
St Mary's
Inmaina Bt
Mary's
Goclma
Nome Nie
Mudgar
Coolma
Birrawa
Selig
Powcaston
C.J. Medcalf
Mally
Goalma
Yeoval Weather Storm and Local Cricket Roundup
A heavy Friday storm dumped about 60 points of rain and the weather remained hot and sultry with thunder. The town hosted back to back film showings and cricket derbies including the Railway cricketers visiting Obley for the Balandoal Challenge Cup, won narrowly by Yeoval by one run. Parkes Road beat a Walmer team by one and four runs on their ground. Local residents and visitors featured include J. Diggins, Mrs Spark, R Davis, and Joan Huger visiting for holidays, with several absences and injuries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taney
Ark Taney
Obley
Onley
Ecickat
Aly Wlenic
Yeoval
Rank Bley
Eoval
Parkes Road
Walmer
Partee Road
Innng
Jonal
General
Uelon Bank
Digkintjan
Thompson
Clare Miller
Ashfield
R'Davis
Royal Note
K. Hy Davis
Pauline
Rita
Blayney
Joan Huger
St. Columba’s Convent
Forest Reefu
Orange
Tom Miller
Juur
December 1920s Rural Notes With Weather and Wheat Talk
Weather and farm notes fill this page from Bodangora region. Reports warn of a coming wheat shortage despite government statements, advising farmers about bounty eligibility and 30 bushel yields. A Tonkin family child suffered facial burns from wort waste, now recovering. Local garden gains praise as Mauve blooms and festive trees draw attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonkin
Wellington
Prevent
Ther
Lyons
Mt Bodangers
Oxinge
Manly
Patternon
Hazel Vane
Kevin Ross
Domobella Wheat Harvest Busy amid Rain Delays
A few excellent days are slowed by rain as harvesting returns. Mrs. McHugh leases her farm to Messrs Driver of Georgia while Jack Head showcases a new Chrysler with clever devices. Gollan and others bustle with nitrous lorries and wheat cutting. road gravelling proceeds, Cobbora road improved, except one spot. Cobora cricket squad tests Geulie batsmen. a local player reaches a century but is out. Bears Bros begin scarifying paddocks. Jessie Taynton plans a short Orange holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobbora
Geulie
Tim
Comiobeilai
Gorobella
Georie
Rwayy Campbella
Bears Bros
San Jessie Taynton
Orange
Garden party at Maroombah raises funds for hospital
Miss Jean Whitehead broke her arm during a limb swing incident at a garden party hosted by Mr and Mrs Lyons. Attendees from the district enjoyed refreshments, tennis, and races. The event, badly hampered by rain, will aid the local bush hospital. Farnham boys visited the village and defeated the locals in cricket, scoring 6 runs in the first innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lyons
Maroombah
Daphne Richardson
Fitzing
N. Trugett
Bert Priest
Orange
Farnham Boys
Letters on telegraph use and employment policy notes
A reader’s correspondence argues for clear telegraph communication and critiques current employment practices. The letter emphasizes practical leverage and effects on workers, urging precise expression and responsible editorial stance.
Centre Party Letter on Favoritism in Sewer Work
A reader claims local bias in sewer crew hiring and questions why a single man with a job earns over £6 weekly while seasoned married workers wait. The letter ties the issue to broader harvest delays and political muddle, mentioning the Centre Party and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauen
Campbell
Appeal for Help to Aid a Local Youth in Need
A Wellington plea via the paper requests hospitality for a 17 year old boy from the eastern district detained for health reasons. He needs board and a nine week stay, to help him leave bad influences and stay with a contributing citizen. The note expresses hope someone will provide care and a safe environment. Arthur Bereot, Wellington, signs the appeal for CWA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeweastte
Bal
Morgan
C.W.A
Arthur Bereot
Wellington
Controversy Over Body-Line Bowling Roils England Visit
The Australian Board of Control and the English MCC clash over body-line bowling, jeopardizing the planned Australian Eleven tour to England as tensions rise between cricket authorities and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Board of Control
MCC
England
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Hyde-Bracken
Burrendong
T. A. Newton
McGrath
Mudgee
B. Devonish
Devenish
Muscian
Biehoy Wylde
Bromley
Albert Jeffery
Eniktreny
Wellington District News
Corres
F. Bennusdh
Bowling Greeny Porcy Street
Austin
Howland’s Krw
3. Dickson
P.W. Gunatan
Bodangora
Domobella
Correspondante
Neurea
Centre Party
Muscatels
GEM
Gartrell White
Xmas Hams
Prise R. A
Nestle’s
Colgate’s
Colgate's
Macquarie
W. McAtamney & E¢ Stock and Machinery
Sugg Warne Street
Nubinger Bil
Begatus
Maryo
Baltimore
Muronbung
A. Wilkins & Ca
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